Anybus Communicator CAN - Modbus RTU AB7316
Integrate your CAN-based industrial devices and
equipment to a Modbus RTU control system without the need for any changes
to the device. Just connect, configure and you're done!
The Anybus Communicator is a proven and trusted
protocol converter gateway that connects non- industrial devices with a
CAN-based protocol to Modbus RTU. The gateway performs an intelligent protocol
conversion and presents the CAN data to the PLC/Controller as easily processed
I/O data.
The Communicator is slim stand-alone gateway designed
for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, requiring a 24-volt power supply. The
Communicator is conformance tested to current Modbus RTU specifications
guaranteeing network compatibility.
TYPICAL CAN APPLICATIONS
Typical serial applications include variable frequency
drives, sensors, actuators, human machine interfaces, barcode readers, RFID
readers and industrial scales among others.
Features and benefits
- Saves machine builders and device manufacturers of
integrating a Modbus RTU interface
- Allows system integrators to retro-fit older CAN-based
automation devices into Modbus RTU communication structures
- Requires no hardware or software changes to be made to
the connected device
- Compatible with all PLCs with Modbus RTU support
- Performs complete CAN protocol conversion, no PLC
function blocks required
- Flexible CAN frame building method for both
Response/Request or Produce/Consume protocols
- Intelligent I/O data mapping within the Communicator
permits even devices with slow CAN communication can be integrated without any
restrictions to the upper network
- Always free technical support from HMS and our global
Anybus Distributors
CAN configuration - Anybus Configuration Manager
- The Anybus Configuration Manager (ACM) is included with
the purchase of the Anybus Communicator.
- Graphical CAN frame building support using several
ready-made CAN functions.
- Can configure any CAN 2.0A or 2.0B based protocol (11
and 29 bit identifiers).
- Configures upto 128 transactions containing a total of
256 CAN frames
- Monitor/Modify function of process I/O data informing
of CAN transaction status
- Diagnostic transaction Live List in the network I/O
informing of CAN transaction status
- Multi-language support, supporting English, German,
Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese
- Handy Save/Load function allows for a completed
configuration to be re-used for many other installations
- Password protection prevents unauthorized upload and
download of configurations
Modbus RTU Slave interface features
- Complete Modbus RTU slave functionality
- Max 512 bytes of Input and 512 bytes of Output data
- Coil and Register access
- Configuration via on-board DIP switches
- Modbus RTU baudrate 12-57,6 kbit/s
- 1x D-sub 9 female network connector